by mkellent | Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
A year ago Katharine Worth reviewed “Star Wars: the Force Awakens” for online Grist magazine. Well, she actually spent quite a bit describing Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia 32 years after her first appearance in the role. I want to share it. She...
by mkellent | Dec 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is not unusual for a cherished childhood dream to lose its magic in an adult world when adult experiences bleach out its wonder and, if the dream is realized, a small voice can echo its disappointment. Living on the edge of the Bush in South America, my parents...
by mkellent | Dec 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I returned from a trip to my childhood home- to a country, I discovered, which had marked me indelibly. I am still assessing the effects. I had forgotten so much: how the color of the water in the rivers is like strong black coffee; how the very air comforts you,...
by mkellent | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today on a neighborhood walk, I paused to watch an artist transform a grey utility box into a beautiful painting of luscious fruit. “There is a story behind this” said Ricardo, the artist and he politely asked ” would you like to hear it? “ I love stories, especially...
by mkellent | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here are some of the results of my work in senior arts colonies… A beautiful documentary by a talented videographer, Russ Haan and funded by Aroha Philanthropies…....
by mkellent | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Story that has inspired my work for many years....